Item - 2026.SC33.47

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on July 29 and 30, 2026 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Scarborough Community Council on July 9, 2026 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026.
  • See also By-law 1173-2026

SC33.47 - Danforth Avenue - Traffic Safety Improvements

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
20 - Scarborough Southwest

City Council Decision

City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of a traffic control signal (Intersection Pedestrian Signal) at the intersection of Danforth Avenue and St. Dunstan Drive.

 

2. City Council amend parking regulations to implement no parking at all times on both sides of Danforth Avenue, between a point 30.5 meters east of St. Dunstan Drive and 30.5 meters west of St. Dunstan Drive

 

3. In conjunction with the installation of Intersection Pedestrian Signal (IPS) on Danforth Avenue at St Dunstan Drive, City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian refuge island on Danforth Avenue, approximately 43 metres east of Macey Avenue.

 

4. City Council authorize the installation of a new pedestrian crosswalk at the west leg of the Danforth Avenue and Danforth Road intersection.

 

5. In conjunction with the installation of a new pedestrian crosswalk, at the west leg of Danforth Avenue and Danforth Road, City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian refuge island on Danforth Avenue, approximately 29 metres west of Leyton Avenue.

 

6. City Council designate the northerly eastbound lane on Danforth Avenue, between Danforth Road and a point approximately 60 metres west, for eastbound left turns only.

 

7. City Council prohibit southbound right turns on a red signal at all times, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Danforth Avenue and Danforth Road.

Background Information (Community Council)

(June 19, 2026) Report and Attachment 1 and 2 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services on Danforth Avenue - Traffic Safety Improvements
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-288574.pdf

SC33.47 - Danforth Avenue - Traffic Safety Improvements

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
20 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Recommendations

The Scarborough Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council authorize the installation of a traffic control signal (Intersection Pedestrian Signal) at the intersection of Danforth Avenue and St. Dunstan Drive.

 

2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council amend parking regulations to implement no parking at all times on both sides of Danforth Avenue, between a point 30.5 meters east of St. Dunstan Drive and 30.5 meters west of St. Dunstan Drive

 

3. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 1 above and in conjunction with the installation of Intersection Pedestrian Signal (IPS) on Danforth Avenue at St Dunstan Drive, City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian refuge island on Danforth Avenue, approximately 43 metres east of Macey Avenue.

 

4. City Council authorize the installation of a new pedestrian crosswalk at the west leg of the Danforth Avenue and Danforth Road intersection.

 

5. Subject to the approval of Recommendation 4 above and in conjunction with the installation of a new pedestrian crosswalk, at the west leg of Danforth Avenue and Danforth Road, City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian refuge island on Danforth Avenue, approximately 29 metres west of Leyton Avenue.

 

6. City Council designate the northerly eastbound lane on Danforth Avenue, between Danforth Road and a point approximately 60 metres west, for eastbound left turns only.

 

7. City Council prohibit southbound right turns on a red signal at all times, bicycles excepted, at the intersection of Danforth Avenue and Danforth Road.

Origin

(June 19, 2026) Report from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services

Summary

In consultation with the local community, staff developed a Neighbourhood Streets Plan for the Oakridge neighbourhood that investigated speeding of motor vehicles, road safety for vulnerable road users, and other mobility issues. A report to Scarborough Community Council titled Oakridge Streets Plan, dated, June 19, 2026, outlines the plan.

 

The plan proposes changes at three locations where Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service, listed below and shown on a map in Attachment 1:


- Replacing the uncontrolled pedestrian refuge island on Danforth Avenue between Macey Avenue and St. Dunstan Drive with a new traffic signal (intersection pedestrian signal) at the intersection of St. Dunstan Drive and Danforth Avenue.

 

- Signal timing and operational adjustments to the intersection of Danforth Avenue and Danforth Road to improve safety and traffic operations.

 

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Danforth Avenue, City Council approval of recommended changes on these streets is required.

Background Information

(June 19, 2026) Report and Attachment 1 and 2 from the Director, Enforcement and Street Management, Transportation Services on Danforth Avenue - Traffic Safety Improvements
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-288574.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Parthi Kandavel (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council